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W h a t is News Writing?
Headline
Structuresof NewsStory
Byline
Structuresof NewsStory
Lead
Structuresof NewsStory
Body (Details)
NewsWriting
Inverted Pyramid
The Inverted
Most interesting or Pyramid of news
most important suggests that news
Least
be told in order of
interesting most interesting or
or least
important important to least
interesting or
important
NewsWriting
Most Important
or Interesting
Least Important
or Interesting
Lead Writing
Most journalists
think the news lead
is the most
important part of the
news story. It is an
art work of concise
information that
captures the gist of
a news story in one
or two sentences.
Purposesof LEAD
Example:
Principal Jeanette Rother said that several teachers
have been reluctant to give assignments that require
Internet access.
“Several of our teachers have been hesitant about
giving homework assignments that would require the
Internet,” Rother said.
Direct Quotes
For example:
In addition to speaking about community service,
Obama plans to talk to students about the importance
of voting.
NOTE: BE SURE YOU USE THE APPROPRITE
TRANSITIONAL WORD.
Transitions
Functions of Headline:
To attract readers
To tell the story (in summary)
Headline Writing
“and” in writing
headlines.
Delays, confusion bug
Asiad Lacson, Trillanes
no show at SONA
11. Use semicolon to separate
sentences.
Gina Lopez heads Pasig body;
Noy swears in 35 other execs
12. Use the punctuation marks
(especially the exclamation point)
sparingly.
13. Use single quotes (‘) in headlines
instead of double quotes (“).
14. Always give the source of a quote.
Quotation marks are not needed, a
dash or a colon will serve the
purpose.
Crackdown on errant bus firms – Enrile
Enrile: Crackdown on errant bus firms
15. Usethe down-style – only the first
word and proper nouns are
capitalized, unless otherwise
indicated. This is more readable
because people are used to reading
sentences this way.
Ex. Faculty honors Nuñez
Use only widely
16.
known
abbreviations.
a. ANHS intensifies
CP ban
b. PH ranks first in
SEA games tally
17. Don‟t
use names unless the
person is well known, use
common nouns instead.
Wrong: Santos electrocuted
Correct: Carpenter electrocuted
19. Just report the facts; do not
editorialize.
Wrong: Noy gives inspiring talks
(The word “inspiring” is just your
opinion.)
20. Be positive. Don't use negatives in
headlines. They weaken not only
the headlines but also the stories.
18. Usespecific terms instead of
generalities
Example: Trader killed
Better: Trader stabbed to death
19. Just report the facts; do not
editorialize.
Wrong: Noy gives inspiring talks
(The word “inspiring” is just your
opinion.)
20. Be positive. Don't use negatives in
headlines. They weaken not only
the headlines but also the stories.
Articles
1. ANHS beefs up security measures hired new security
personnels
2. Kap Fe Beato donates 1k uniform for grade 7 studes
3. 2 SHS teachers relocates to Sinalhan Integrated HS
4. ANHS enrolment dips record low amid opening of
Sinalhan HS
5. ANHS suspends Acquaintance Party
6. Poll says: ANHS studes disapproves No Assignment
Policy
7. ROTC not suitable for SHS – faculty
8. ANHS sets alarm on increasing cases of Dengue among
students
9. Students, faculty complains over sub standard SHS
building facilities
10. SHS launch new English Club
Articles
1. ANHS studes join first Sta Rosa Pride March
2. Teachers want pageant handlers banned
3. SHS studes complain over sub standard arm chairs
4. DepEd Sta Rosa urges schools to stop organizing
pageants
5. Mayor Arlene promises sementuhin ang front area of
ANHS
6. Aplaya Senior High prepares students to be job ready
7. Disability is not a hindrance to happiness – Zemory
8. Standing tall with one feet – Ronnel
9. Beating Psoriasis – Karen Budukin
10. It’s never too late to learn – ALS graduate
11. Student Parents
12. Laro ng Lahi
13. ANHS represents Sta Rosa in Regional Technolympics
T H A N K YOU!!!
“There is no great writing; only great rewriting.”
-Nick Joaquin
Sources:
***‘Hot 100’ News Writing Tips of Sheryl Swingley
***News Writing PPT Presentation by Romulo Amarado